Built around Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2012 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere features a 660 cc (40.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 58 Nm (42.8 lb-ft) at 5,920 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.1 HP per liter and a 80 rpm working window between peak torque (5,920 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XT660Z Tenere measures 206 kg (454 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 895 mm (35.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,505 mm (59.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
71.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.39 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,920–6,000 rpm
Standover Height
895 mm (35.2 in)
Engine
Displacement660.0 ccm (40.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 5920 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 84.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineConstant Mesh, 5-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube diamond shape
Rake28.0°
Trail113 mm (4.4 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionMonocross, Swingarm
Wheelbase1505 mm (59.3 inches)
Ground Clearance245 mm (9.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre130/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)
Seat Height895 mm (35.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1477 mm (58.1 inches)
Overall Length2246 mm (88.4 inches)
Overall Width865 mm (34.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.90 litres (3.06 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatt gray, Midnight black
Notes
Comfortable dual seat and wind-beating rally-raid style nose cowl.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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